The Dow gained more than 600 points, rebounding from yesterday's Omicron-driven selloff as the market's weeklong volatility continued
U.S. stocks wavered Thursday after a seesaw week, driven by uncertainty about the potential impact of the Omicron Covid-19 variant.
The S&P 500 edged up 0.8%, indicating the broad-market index may recoup some losses. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.4%, while the Nasdaq Composite hovered near the flatline.
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